Saturday, September 27, 2014

9:45 AM
- 4:00 PM

Vancouver Campus

An experiential six-hour session with much of the time in silence. Participants will experience a Day of Mindfulness and Contemplative Practice: sitting and walking meditation, a mindful meal, tea service, engaging Buddhist teachings and Contemplative Christian readings, group discussion and a question and answer period.

A willingness to be fully present without distraction during the day is the only prerequisite.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Please RSVP to vanstudentservices@adler.edu by September 22, 2014. All members of the Adler community are welcome.

The workshop facilitator are:

Bethan LLoyd is a Registered Clinical Counsellor focused on Buddhist Psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with individuals and groups. She has practiced in the engaged Buddhist tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh for over 15 years and received lay ordination as a member of the Tiep Hien Order of Interbeing in 2000.

Kathleen Irvine is a Registered Psychologist and Core Faculty in Counselling Psychology at Adler School. She was introduced to Mindfulness many years ago and for the past 3 years has been practicing Centering Prayer, a form of meditation coming from the Christian mystical and contemplative tradition.

Friday, September 26, 2014

6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM

Vancouver Campus, Community Room

Please join us for an in-depth panel discussion with three specialists who have been enormously successful in their fields. For more information and to RSVP, email Stephanie Haslam.

Dr. Teesha Morgan is a well known, highly trained, and experienced Couples Counsellor and Sex Therapist. Her honesty, insight, and unique academic background have helped to transform the lives of countless men and women. Through the use of cognitive-behavioural techniques and effective communication strategies, she believes that anyone is able to achieve the kind of deep relationship connection, and sexual satisfaction, that they have always imagined. More information about Dr. Morgan can be found on her website.

Jo-Anne Weiler MA, RFMT, RCC, is a registered clinical member of the BC Marriage & Family Association, the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy & the B.C. Association of Clinical Counselors and has 35 years of experience working in the area of health care, family development, and family life transition. She is a Certified Professional co-Active Coach and is trained in Bowen Family Systems Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Imago Couples Therapy. More information about Jo-Anne can be found on her website.

Joe Ramirez MCP, CAC, CCC, is a psychotherapist and has a private practice in downtown Vancouver providing couples counselling and longer-term individual counselling. He specializes in working with men’s sexual health and identity; LGBTQ identity, relationships, and parenting; as well as Latin-Canadian cross-cultural relationships. He has worked with Options for Sexual Health, the Justice Institute of BC and the BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Assault, and currently volunteers at, both, the Health Initiative for Men providing brief counselling, and the Adlerian Psychology Association of BC as a director. Joe’s breadth of cultural perspectives and natural use of Adlerian skills is the base other theoretic skills are used, and which relationships are restored regardless of orientation or identity. More information about Joe can be found on his website.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

3:00 PM
- 4:30 PM

Online

Join us for our online information session. Learn about our Vancouver Campus programs: the Doctor in Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.), the M.A. in Counselling Psychology (MAC), Master of Counselling Psychology (non-thesis MCP), Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy (MCP:AT), and M.A. in Organizational Psychology (MAOP). This is a great opportunity for our local and out-of-town prospective students to learn about our programs and get answers to your questions.

The event will be hosted by Yubai Liu, Admissions Advisor at the Adler School.

The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a volunteer run, registered charitable organization that offers instruction in Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts, which includes a 108-move Tai Chi set and other related internal arts.

Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts are specifically aimed at cultivating health and vitality and were developed by Master Moy Lin-shin, a Taoist monk. Master Moy synthesized the wisdom he learned during more than 50 years of training in meditation, qigong, Tai Chi and other arts into the practices taught by the Society and its sister organizations.

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi was founded in Toronto in 1970, with the first classes in British Columbia taking place in 1976. In the Pacific Region, they have now grown to include communities across the province, including the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and many parts of the interior.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM

Vancouver Campus

Join us for an interactive lunch and learn series presented by senior students and faculty from the Masters of Organizational Psychology program at Adler School of Professional Psychology. Presenters will draw from cutting edge research in psychology and leadership to present business professionals with practical principles and techniques for using agile communication to enhance creativity, mindfulness and deeper connections in the workplace.

The current complex organizational climate requires an increased flexibility in the way we communicate. This three hour interactive workshop will provide business professionals with principles and techniques for enhancing their communication skills in the workplace, and in life, based on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, and leadership. Participants will walk away from the entertaining sessions with practical tools and strategies that will transform the way communication is utilized in the workplace, from difficult one-on-one conversations to inspiring and productive group and team discussions.

Eat while you learn! Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

The workshop is $40 per person, and cash only payment will be taken at the door. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m.

RSVP by July 22, 2014. For more information or to register please contact Michelle Vezina, mvezina@adler.edu.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM

Vancouver Campus

Join us to learn more about the Adler School Vancouver Campus, and our programs: Doctor in Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.), the M.A. in Counselling Psychology, M.A. in Organizational Psychology, Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy, and Master of Counselling Psychology (non-thesis).

You will have the opportunity to speak with Adler School faculty, staff, and current students. During this session we will also be discussing admission requirements, program descriptions, finances, and answering any other questions you may have for us.

Please plan to arrive on time as there will be a brief introduction by the Larry Axelrod, Ph.D., Dean, and a question and answer period starting at 1:00 p.m.

Friday, June 27, 2014

11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

Online, Vancouver

Please join us for an Annual Learning Exchange between the Adler Vancouver and Chicago Campuses. This is a three part series in which we will explore the barriers to care for those that experience concurrent disorders. Many individuals struggle with Mental Illness(es) and other social stressors such as homelessness, substance abuse, and other co-occurring health problems; which creates a diminished quality of life for affected individuals. This International Learning Exchange will allow us all to explore more about current treatment trends, social contexts that impact individuals living with concurrent disorders and to develop ideas about how to implement new strategies to reduce barriers to care.
Third Session:
CSP students that have been placed at sites where they are learning to work with individuals with concurrent disorders will have the opportunity to share their learning experiences at the Community Engagement Symposium. This Student Learning Exchange will be broadcast to both the Vancouver and Chicago campuses.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM

Vancouver Campus

Join us to learn more about the Adler School Vancouver Campus, and our programs: Doctor in Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D.), the M.A. in Counselling Psychology, M.A. in Organizational Psychology, Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy, and Master of Counselling Psychology (non-thesis).

You will have the opportunity to speak with Adler School faculty, staff, and current students. During this session we will also be discussing admission requirements, program descriptions, finances, and answering any other questions you may have for us.

Please plan to arrive on time as there will be a brief introduction by the Larry Axelrod, Ph.D., Dean, and a question and answer period starting at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

9:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

Vancouver Campus, Community Room

Please join us for the Annual Learning Exchange between the Adler Vancouver and Chicago Campuses. We will explore the barriers to care for those that experience concurrent disorders. Many individuals struggle with Mental Illness(es) and other social stressors such as homelessness, substance abuse, and other co-occurring health problems; which creates a diminished quality of life for affected individuals. This International Learning Exchange will allow us all to explore more about current treatment trends, social contexts that impact individuals living with concurrent disorders in Chicago and Vancouver, and to develop ideas about how to implement new strategies to reduce barriers to care.

Part One: 9 a.m. PST

Lori Rock, MA (RCC) will deliver a presentation on Concurrent Disorders and barriers to treatment. She will deliver an interactive learning experience that allows for audience members to discuss social context in Vancouver and Chicago.

Part One: 10:30 a.m. PST

Kelli Covey and Rebecca Brown will co-facilitate a Civic Reflection on the social barriers experienced by individuals impacted by concurrent disorders in Chicago and Vancouver. A Civic Reflection is a facilitated dialogue about a particular issue; a way to learn more about yourself and a tool for social change.

Wednesday, June 04, 2014

11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM

Online, Vancouver

Please join us for an Annual Learning Exchange between the Adler Vancouver and Chicago Campuses. This is a three part series in which we will explore the barriers to care for those that experience concurrent disorders. Many individuals struggle with Mental Illness(es) and other social stressors such as homelessness, substance abuse, and other co-occurring health problems; which creates a diminished quality of life for affected individuals. This International Learning Exchange will allow us all to explore more about current treatment trends, social contexts that impact individuals living with concurrent disorders and to develop ideas about how to implement new strategies to reduce barriers to care.

Second Session:
Kelli Covey and Rebecca Brown will co-facilitate a Civic Reflection on the social barriers experienced by individuals impacted by concurrent disorders. This open dialogue will take place on the Chicago campus and will be broadcast to the Vancouver campus.